Bill 442/1191
Brazil Chamber of Deputies Votes to Legalize Gambling

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has voted to legalize online and land-based gambling in the country in a landmark decision.
Deputies voted 246-202 in favor of Bill 442/1191, bringing various forms of gambling to Brazil for the first time since a wide-reaching ban came into effect in 1946.
Bill 442/1191 was first introduced more than 30 years ago, initially as a jogo de bicho bill, and has been subject to various amendments throughout the years, adding more channels and types of gaming.
The bill would bring casino, online gaming, horse racing, slot machines, bingo, and jogo de bicho operations to Brazil.
Casinos can now be established in each of Brazil’s 26 states, in the form of integrated resorts. Under the bill, the state of São Paulo could have up to three casinos, while Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Bahia could have up to 2 casinos each. All other states could have one integrated resort each.
Casino licenses will be available through a tender process, where the highest bid will obtain the license. No operator will receive two licenses in the same state, or over five in total.
While licensed online gambling would be permitted, unlicensed foreign websites would be blocked, and servers for locally licensed igaming operators must be located in Brazil. Gambling on credit will be prohibited and tax on winnings will stand at 15%.
The bill will also allow for the creation of SINAJ, a gambling supervisory authority in Brazil. It will consist of a federal registry, a supervisory body, and betting agents.
A service that would identify and block problem gamblers, titled National Register of the Prohibited (RENAPRO), will also be established.
Powered by WPeMatico
-
AGLC6 days ago
Casino ATM Scam in Edmonton Reveals Money Laundering and Drug Links
-
BMM Innovation Group7 days ago
BMM Innovation Group to Spotlight Product Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Training Expertise at CGS Recife in Brazil This Week
-
Africa7 days ago
Ghana Gaming Commission Introduces Mandatory Biometric Verification
-
Africa7 days ago
Tanzania Gaming Board Warns Families About Risks Posed by Betting on PlayStation Games
-
Asia7 days ago
CGMC Awards Competency Certificates to 40 Trainees
-
Asia7 days ago
Indian Gaming Industry Expresses Concern About Proposed Online Gaming Bill
-
Latest News6 days ago
Mexico’s leading land-based slot machine provider turns up the heat with its latest slot game launching across its 5enturi0n cabinet
-
Asia6 days ago
Indonesia Prepares VPN Laws to Crack Down on Illegal Online Gambling